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Animal biotechnology for livestock production. 1 [electronic resource] / Vinod Kumar Yata, Ashok Kumar Mohanty, Eric Lichtfouse, editors.

This book reviews concepts and recent advances of biotechnological approaches for livestock production. Indeed, biotechnologies have recently emerged as powerful tools for animal breeding, genetics, production, nutrition, and animal health. Applications to the production of livestock such as cattle,...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Springer)
Other Authors: Yata, Vinod Kumar, Mohanty, Ashok Kumar, Lichtfouse, Eric
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2021.
Series:Sustainable agriculture reviews ; v. 54.
Subjects:
Animal biotechnology.
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • About the Editors
  • Contributors
  • Chapter 1: Artificial Insemination Program in Cattle
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Artificial Insemination Program: Benefits and Advantages
  • 1.3 Physiology Aspects of the Estrous Cycle in Cattle
  • 1.3.1 Puberty
  • 1.3.2 Neuroendocrine Control of the Estrous Cycle
  • 1.3.3 Estrous Cycle Phases and Estrus Behavior
  • 1.3.4 Events of the Ovarian Follicular Dynamics
  • 1.4 Estrus Synchronization Program
  • 1.4.1 Use of Prostaglandins and Synthetic Analogs
  • 1.4.2 Progesterone and Progestin.
  • 1.5 Ovulation Synchronization Program for Timed Artificial Insemination
  • 1.5.1 Synchronization of Follicular Wave Emergence
  • 1.5.2 Control of the Progesteronic phase
  • 1.5.3 Synchronized Induction of Ovulation
  • 1.6 Strategies for Improving Fertility at TAI
  • 1.6.1 TAI in Heifers: Reaching Sexual Maturity and Induction of Puberty
  • 1.6.1.1 TAI in Bos indicus Heifers
  • 1.7 Use of Sexed Semen for AI and TAI
  • 1.8 Resynchronization Program
  • 1.8.1 Estrus Resynchronization
  • 1.8.2 Main Strategies for Ovulation Resynchronization
  • 1.8.3 Success Rate Using Resynchronization.
  • 1.9 Dominant Follicle Manipulation During the TAI Protocol
  • 1.9.1 Estrus Expression and Fertility in TAI
  • 1.9.2 Antral Follicle Count and Fertility in TAI
  • 1.10 Considerations
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Reproduction Management and Artificial Insemination in Dromedary Camel
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Reproduction and Genetic Improvement of Dromedary Camels
  • 2.3 Reproductive Cycle of Female Camels
  • 2.4 Camel Herd Reproductive Performance Evaluation
  • 2.4.1 Data Collection for Reproduction Analysis
  • 2.4.2 Reproduction Indicators of Camel Herds
  • 2.4.2.1 Calving Interval (CI)
  • 2.4.2.2 Calving-Oestrus Interval (COI)
  • 2.4.2.3 The Annual Herd Fertility AF (Pregnancy Rate)
  • 2.4.2.4 Female Camel's Calving Interval Objective and Threshold
  • 2.5 Reproduction Control in Dromedary Camel
  • 2.5.1 Photoperiodic Control
  • 2.5.2 Male Effect
  • 2.5.3 Flush Feeding
  • 2.5.4 Ultrasound-Guided Aspiration of the Follicle
  • 2.5.5 Exogenous Melatonin Based Protocols
  • 2.5.6 Exogenous Progesterone Based Protocols
  • 2.5.7 Prostaglandin and Human Chorionic Based Protocols
  • 2.5.8 GnRH-Based Protocols
  • 2.6 Artificial Insemination
  • 2.6.1 Definition.
  • 2.6.2 Importance of Artificial Insemination in Camels
  • 2.6.3 Semen Collection
  • 2.6.4 Initial Sperm Examination
  • 2.6.4.1 Macroscopic Examinations
  • Volume
  • Appearance and Consistency
  • 2.6.4.2 Microscopic Examination of Semen
  • Concentration
  • Massal Motility
  • Individual Mobility
  • Morphological Examination
  • 2.6.5 Sperm Dilution and Conservation
  • 2.6.5.1 Fresh Semen Dilution
  • 2.6.5.2 Short Term Preservation
  • 2.6.5.3 Long Term Preservation
  • 2.6.6 Sperm Thawing
  • 2.6.7 Insemination Technique
  • 2.6.8 Factors Affecting Fertility After AI
  • 2.7 Conclusion
  • References.

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